Southwest Baptist University
Former name | Southwest Baptist College (1878–1981) |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1878 |
Religious affiliation | Missouri Baptist Convention IABCU |
Academic affiliation | CCCU CGE |
| President | Richard J. Melson, PhD |
| Provost | Troy Bethards (interim) |
| Students | 2,168 |
| Location | , , United States 37°36′07″N 93°24′33″W / 37.60186°N 93.40911°W |
| Campus | 152 acres (61.5 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and white |
| Nickname | Bearcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II –GLVC |
| Website | sbuniv.edu |
Southwest Baptist University (SBU) is a private Baptist university in Bolivar, Missouri, United States. It is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention, which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 2023, it had a total enrollment of 2,168 students.